The Spirit of Freedom Project
Association consisting of 120 members
Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting held in April
There is a child protection policy in place with 2 onsite welfare officers. Criminal Records Bureau checks are carried out by 1[st] ACE LTD in line with statutory requirements.
Spirit of Freedom amateur boxing club is affiliated through AIBA/ENGLAND BOXING-Yorkshire region.
Organisational Structure
Spirit of freedom is partnered with the community and surrounding areas who undertake in recreational boxing classes. In association with the local Primary School, Spirit of Freedom delivers an enrichment programme to disengaged children.
All trustees give their time voluntary and receive no remuneration or other benefits.
Summary of main achievements
The junior boxing class is growing month by month with lots of new members attending classes. The club now has 10 fully carded amateur boxers who go out and represent Spirit of Freedom.
In terms of growth in numbers the club has seen the number of female participant’s increase which is credit to the volunteers as boxing is mainly a male orientated sport. Our recreational group is doing very well with members of the community being taught the skills of boxing whilst maintaining a fit and healthier life choice. The partnership with Doncaster Rugby League is ongoing.
Financial Review
Our main source of funding this year has been fundraising and fees from junior and community participants. We rely on the local community and volunteers to help raise funds with activities such as bag packing, sponsored walks and donations from local businesses.
General improvements throughout the gym have been completed to meet the needs of our growing club.
A great contribution is made by member volunteers. We are grateful for the many hours volunteers have spent coaching our junior classes. Fundraising has also allowed for more volunteers to attend training courses on coaching, thus meeting the demands of our junior classes.
Objectives and activities
Our objective is to promote the sport of boxing in a safe controlled environment. Our aims are to increase the knowledge and skills that boxing as a sport can offer to both male and female participants. The benefits of the programme are seeing the self-confidence, social skills and fitness improve. We welcome all members of the community regardless of personal background, faith or gender. The Spirit of Freedom Programme enriches everyone through sharing the skills of boxing.
James Harrington
SPIRIT OF FREEDOM PROJECT
2022/23
| Income Subscriptions Sponsorship Donations Grants Exhibition Expenditure Rates Equipment/Repairs Motor/Travel Light & Heat Insurance Donations Fees & Exhibition Costs Sundries Movement in Funds Closing Funds |
2023 7,619 0 4,850 0 16,445 563 9,764 1,531 4,320 2,357 0 15,908 1,062 |
28,914 35,505 (6,591) 8,706 |
2022 7,263 0 4,090 10,646 2,898 0 9,252 1,393 3,587 1,742 1,250 3,552 1,984 |
24,897 22,760 2,137.00 15,297 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Indgpendent Examiner's Report Report to tho Irusteesl members of SPIRIT OF FREEDOM PROJECT On accounts for the year ond9d 2210212023 Charity no (if any) 1147860 Set out on pag•8 I report lo the trustees on my examSnation of the accounts of the above charity {Ih8 Trusf> for the year ended 2210212023. Ro8ponslbllltle8 and As the charrty tSte8S of the Trust. you are responslble for the prep8ration ba819 of report of the a¢oounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Charitles Act 2011 fthe Acr). I report in respect of my eXamInaOn of Iha Trust's accounts cathed out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in cArying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Dir8clions glven by th& Charity Commisslon under sèction 1495Xb) of the Act. I have completed my examinatlon. I confim) that no matedal mallers hav8 come lo my altentlon loth8r than thal disdosed loW.) in ConnecOn wilh the examination which gives me cause to believe that In, any materfal respect: accounllng rocord$ Wefo not kopt in aeeordan¢• with sacllon 130 of the Act or the ao>)unts do not accord wlth the a¢wUnti records Independènt oxamlnerfs staternent I have no conc*ms arKI have rne attoss no other matteT8 In conn8rt1on wllh the examinallon lo which attention should b8 drawn In ordér to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. . Please delete Ihe words in tha brack9ts if they do not apply. Slgned: 2110112024 Namo: Benjamin Chapman Relevant prof970naI quallflcatlon(sl or body (if any): AAT Addr883: 48 Ridg Avenue Doncaster DN3 2JN IER October 2018